Architect

SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION AND MISSION

This position supports U.S. Army Garrison Okinawa (USAG Okinawa), Directorate of Public Works (DPW), Project Management and Portfolio Optimization elements at Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan. DPW provides professional engineering, planning, programming, design, construction, real property, utilities, and related installation support for U.S. Army facilities and mission partners on Okinawa. The contractor team augments DPW in developing and executing Sustainment, Restoration, and Modernization (SRM), Military Construction (MILCON), Unspecified Minor Military Construction (UMMCA), Government of Japan (GOJ)/Host Nation projects, and other facility and infrastructure requirements.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Provides architectural engineering and facility design support for USAG Okinawa projects, with emphasis on existing-facility renovation, space and functional requirements, multidisciplinary design review, and development of construction and repair requirements. The position supports DPW from early project definition through design review, construction support, and closeout.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Architectural Design and Facility Planning

• Develop and review architectural requirements, space layouts, functional relationships, building-envelope considerations, interior configurations, and facility repair/modernization concepts.

• Support project planning and programming by translating customer and mission requirements into clear, executable facility scopes and technical criteria.

• Assist with existing-facility assessments, site investigations, project prioritization, and development of FY27/future-year project packages.

Design Review and Construction Support

• Review architectural drawings, specifications, design analyses, submittals, shop drawings, RFIs, change requests, and other technical deliverables.

• Evaluate accessibility, life-safety, code, constructability, maintainability, and interdisciplinary coordination issues in accordance with applicable requirements.

• Participate in design charrettes, comment-resolution meetings, QA/QC site visits, inspections, and construction coordination.

Multidisciplinary and Host-Nation Coordination

• Coordinate architectural requirements with structural, civil, mechanical, electrical, environmental, planning, and project-management personnel.

• Apply UFC, UFGS, U.S. Army/DoD criteria, applicable building codes, and relevant Japanese/host-nation standards.

• Support GOJ/Host Nation and U.S.-funded programs through technical reviews, stakeholder coordination, PWS/technical-exhibit development, and project documentation.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Undergraduate degree in Architectural Engineering, Architecture, or another qualifying architecture/engineering discipline that satisfies the contract requirements is required.

• Minimum five (5) years of relevant professional experience is required; approximately five (5) to ten (10) years of architectural design, facility management, or construction project management experience is preferred.

• Experience with existing-facility renovation/repair, multidisciplinary design, federal/DoD facilities, and construction-phase services is strongly preferred.

• Architectural licensure or other relevant professional credential is desirable but not required unless otherwise specified by the employing entity.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Strong ability to read, develop, and review architectural drawings, specifications, space plans, details, and technical requirements.

• Working knowledge of UFC, UFGS, applicable building/life-safety/accessibility criteria, and federal facility project delivery.

• Ability to integrate architectural requirements with structural and building-system disciplines and identify constructability or coordination issues.

• Strong communication, technical writing, presentation, and stakeholder-management skills.

• Japanese-language capability and GOJ/host-nation design/construction experience are highly desirable for this position.

ELIGIBILITY

• Open to qualified Japanese nationals/local residents, U.S. citizens, and other candidates legally eligible to work in Japan, subject to applicable contract, employment, immigration/SOFA, and host-nation requirements.

• Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. military installation access and the background investigation/access credentials required for the position, including Tier 1/NACI/SF85 processing and CAC/NIPR access when required.

• Must comply with Government nondisclosure, information-protection, cybersecurity, and installation access requirements.

• U.S.-based hires must satisfy applicable passport, immigration, and SOFA eligibility requirements for the selected employment arrangement.

• Must meet applicable pre-employment qualifications of CNSP or the authorized staffing employer.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Compensation is commensurate with qualifications, experience, employment classification, and applicable local market conditions. For direct CNSP hires, full-time benefits may include medical, dental, vision, 401(k), paid leave, and other company-provided benefits, subject to plan eligibility and change. Candidates employed through an authorized staffing partner will receive compensation and benefits in accordance with that employer's policies and applicable law. Specific compensation, allowances, relocation support, and SOFA-related benefits, if applicable, will be addressed during the hiring process.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Full-time, on-site work at USAG Okinawa DPW, Torii Station, Okinawa, Japan; normal Government work hours are generally 0730-1630 JST, Monday through Friday.

• Work is performed in an office environment and at active facility, infrastructure, and construction sites; periodic exposure to heat, humidity, rain, uneven surfaces, noise, and other normal field conditions is expected.

• Local travel to U.S. Army and other supported military locations on Okinawa may be required for site visits, meetings, inspections, and project coordination.

• The position requires routine interaction with U.S. Government, contractor, and host-nation personnel in a professional, cross-cultural environment.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Cherokee Nation Strategic Programs (CNSP) is a Cherokee Federal company supporting U.S. Government customers with mission-focused professional and technical services. This position supports CNSP's USAG Okinawa DPW Engineering Support Services task order. Recruiting and employment administration may be performed directly by CNSP or through an authorized staffing partner, as appropriate.

LEGAL DISCLAIMER

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